Our adult choirs are under the direction of Brett Strader. Choir members learn learn and grow in their muscial talent each week.
Pre-requisite: for both the Chancel Choir and the Festival Choir, the ability to read music and understand basic musical notation.
The Chancel Choir rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings and provides worship leadership at the 8 a.m. Sunday service at the 950 Santa Cruz campus of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church.
Festival Choir - The Festival Choir is a seasonal ensemble designed to provide an opportunity for singers whose schedules prevent them making the weekly commitment to sing in Chancel Choir. The Festival Choir convenes for specific events, such as Christmas Eve Services and Holy Week.
To find out more information about any of the choirs, please contact Brett Strader.
Choir Retreat 2012 - The annual Choir Retreat will be held at The Embassy Suites in Monterey, CA, September 28-30, 2012. More to come on registration in early July.
About our director: Brett Strader's original orchestral and choral arrangements have been performed widely both nationally and internationally. His symphonic writing is in high demand among orchestras world-wide. Mr. Strader holds a Bachelors of Music in Piano Performance from Biola University and a Masters of Music in Orchestral Conducting from San Francisco State University.
Spiritual Gifts: Encouragement, Evangelism
Passions: Worship
Abilities: Singing
Contact: Brett Strader, bstrader@mppc.org
Registration: VOLUNTEER